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IR/ER Lead (2 day week)
- Posted 11 July 2024
- SalaryDOE - Competitive
- LocationDublin
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineHR Leadership and Specialists, Corporate and Professional Services
- ReferenceBBBH30390_1720686701
- ContactAshling Edwards
Job description
We are seeking an Industrial Relations/Employee Relations Lead to join a large leading utilities organisation, focusing on enhancing employee relations and ensuring compliance with Irish labour laws. This role is available on a 2 day week permanent basis in Dublin City Centre.
The Position
- Continue to foster positive relationships between employees, management, and representative bodies.
- Serve as the primary contact between the company and staff representatives.
- Organise and lead meetings with the representative body, updating the company accordingly.
- Handle negotiations and consultations with trade unions and employee representatives.
- Collaborate with HR Operations to propose ER/IR solutions within corporate governance.
- Manage internal and external employee/industrial relations cases and liaise with legal teams for resolution.
- Proactively resolve ER/IR cases and represent the company in external cases (WRC, Labour Court).
- Advise the organisation on labour laws and regulations, and counsel workers on policies and procedures.
- Prepare for arbitration and keep management updated on labour law developments.
- Investigate employee misconduct and support managers with challenging people issues.
- Ensure all HR practices comply with legal standards and align with the employer brand.
The Person
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in industrial relations in Ireland.
- Extensive knowledge of Irish labour law and employment legislation.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Strong conflict management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of employee health, safety, and wellbeing practices.
The Benefit
- This is an excellent opportunity to work on a part-time basis and very suited to existing HR Consultants seeking permanent work whilst being able to retain existing clients.
- You will work with HR and industry business leaders whose expertise are are the forefront of best practice.
- A strong remuneration package is on offer including bonus, healthcare and pension.
To discover more, contact Ashling Edwards in HRM Search Partners or click to apply in strict confidence.
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